Philippine cardinals depart for Rome following Pope Francis's death
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David departed from the Philippines on Thursday morning for Rome following Pope Francis's death on Monday.
The Diocese of Kalookan confirmed that Cardinal David has finalized his travel arrangements and shared a photo of him at the airport with luggage in tow, captioned as 'paying final respects to Pope Francis'.
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula is also expected to leave for the Vatican on Thursday.
Three Filipino cardinals, including Luis Antonio Tagle, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, are eligible to participate in the conclave.
Pope Francis died at age 88 due to a stroke and irreversible heart failure after being hospitalized for double pneumonia earlier this year.
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.
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